Royal Brackla 11 Years Old 2014 Watt Whisky (Campbeltown Whisky Company Ltd.)

Single malt Royal Brackla, an independent Campbeltown Whisky Company Ltd bottling, an 11 year old Highland malt from 2014 and bottled at 57.2%. Only 288 bottles were released. Royal Brackla was opened in 1812 near Nairn, on the Cawdor Estate; it became the first Scotch granted a royal warrant, by William IV in 1833. It was the first Scotch whisky to hold a royal warrant, renewed by Queen Victoria in 1838.

The spirit was run through lamp glass spirit stills for a clean, fruity spirit, to build a fragrant, orchard fruit character. It rested in ex-Bourbon oak, the wood adding a light honeyed sweetness. At this age the spirit is fresh and fruity, the orchard fruit and citrus bright. A long fermentation of up to 110 hours builds the fruity esters at the heart of the spirit. A fruity, lightly spiced make sits at the heart of every bottling. Cawdor Burn water and tall stills shape a clean, elegant spirit.

Bottled at a cask strength 57.2%, it is rich. A fruity, honeyed elegance meet soft vanilla and honey from the cask. Beneath it run honey, apple and a warm spice. Orchard fruit and honey draw out the close. This is an elegant, fruity Highland single malt.